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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2010
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh CX4 versus Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and G900 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was manufactured 8 years before the G900 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the CX4 matches up versus the G900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Ricoh G900

 CX4 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Ricoh CX4

 G900 CX4 
ReleasedFebruary 2018August 2010More modern by 91 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh G900

 CX4 G900 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 features outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX4 versus Ricoh G900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the CX4 compared to the G900.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and G900 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and G900.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to produce greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged CX4 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detection focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX4
Street photography with Ricoh G900
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography advice
Ricoh G900 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography advice
Ricoh G900 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than others (205 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (247 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography details
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography details
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others (247g)
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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh G900
 Ricoh CX4Ricoh G900
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh CX4 Ricoh G900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-08-19 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 247g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $211 $752